196, Lot: 207. Estimate $150. Sold for $230. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

M. Furius L.f. Philus. 119 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.89 g, 2h). Rome mint. Laureate head of Janus / Roma standing left, holding spear, crowning trophy of Gallic arms flanked by carnyces (trumpets) with wreath; star above Roma’s extended hand. Crawford 281/1; Sydenham 529; Furia 18. VF, toned.

This reverse type refers to the defeat of the Averni and Allobroges and the subsequent triumphs celebrated in 120 BC.